This might be the most literal and classically interpretated poster in the bunch. Artist Anthea Hamilton captures the feminine grace and poise that’s necessary for a diver, but it’s possible that these toned legs actually belong to a synchronized swimmer — the only Olympic sport that is exclusive to women.
12 Oddly Artsy Posters for the London 2012 Olympic Games
A naked cyclist, a blue blob and two lovebirds kissing are just a few of the eccentric prints created by famed British artists to represent the London Olympics and Paralympic Games.
Divers by Anthea Hamilton
Full List
Olympics Posters
- Divers by Anthea Hamilton
- Superhuman Nude by Fiona Banner
- Big Ben 2012 by Sarah Morris
- Swimming by Howard Hodgkin
- Birds 2012 by Tracey Emin
- For the Unknown Runner by Chris Ofili
- Capital by Gary Hume
- GO by Michael Craig-Martin
- LOndOn 2O12 by Rachel Whiteread
- LOVE by Bob and Roberta Smith
- Rose Rose by Bridget Riley
- Work No. 1273 by Martin Creed